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Dazzling, award-winning, and immensely livable homes are presented here by the world-renowned firm, famous for having played such a large role in the creation of the Miami Vice look, but whose work is so much wider ranging, and which now extends across the globe—from Miami to Singapore, London to Toronto, Luxembourg to Ho Chi Minh City. Highlights include the Ellipse, a delightful oval tower on the Jersey City, New Jersey, waterfront with prime Hudson River and Manhattan views, as well as the Aquavista, in Toronto, which boasts an extraordinary array of jutting terrace-balconies and bright interior spaces flooded with light. By seamlessly merging cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and bold artistic vision, Arquitectonica has redefined the possibilities of residential architecture. Their work not only elevates urban living but also affirms a commitment to creating vibrant, livable spaces that inspire communities worldwide.

Desde construcciones antiguas hasta modernos rascacielos de alta tecnología, descubre todo lo que hay que saber sobre la historia de la arquitectura en todo el mundo. ¿Por qué las antiguas construcciones romanas han resistido el paso del tiempo? ¿Cómo se sostienen los altos techos de las catedrales góticas? ¿Cómo pueden ayudar las innovaciones arquitectónicas a combatir el cambio climático? Explora en profundidad cada periodo y estilo arquitectónico a través de ejemplos icónicos. Este completo libro abarca más de 6000 años de historia, explica los avances más importantes en materiales de construcción, tecnología y diseño y muestra los cambios sociales que han dado forma al paisaje arquitectónico.

Art in Renaissance Italy (4th Edition) With a freshness and breadth of approach that sets the art in its context, this book explores why works were created and who commissioned the palaces, cathedrals, paintings and sculptures. It covers Rome and Florence, Venice and the Veneto, Assisi, Siena, Milan, Pavia, Genoa, Padua, Mantua, Verona, Ferrara, Urbino and Naples. Chapters are grouped into four chronological parts, allowing for a sustained examination of individual cities in different periods. 'Contemporary Scene' boxes provide fascinating glimpses of daily life and 'Contemporary Voice' boxes quote from painters and writers of the time. Innovative and scholarly, yet accessible and beautifully presented, this book is a definitive work on the Italian Renaissance. This revised edition contains around 200 new pictures and nearly all colour images. The chapter structure has also been improved for yet greater geographic and chronological clarity, and a new page size makes the volume more user-friendly.

Versátiles y accesibles, los rotuladores son una herramienta artística esencial tanto para artistas principiantes como experimentados. Aprenda a manejar su juego de rotuladores y a dominar realmente este medio bajo la experta orientación de la artista y educadora Angela Pan. 22 proyectos paso a paso que le mostrarán cómo crear impresionantes paisajes y escenas urbanas utilizando sus rotuladores de pintura.

Young has built a strong following both for his fine art and his beautiful homes. In his first book, he invites readers into his world, answering their most-asked questions: “How do I create a uniquely beautiful home?” and “How can I be creative in the approach to my home’s look?”

For Ashe and Leandro, creativity is a way of life that is reflected in everything they design. They have built a star-studded portfolio (clients include Liev Schreiber, Seth Meyers, Naomi Watts, and Rashid Johnson) with their fresh approach to unfussy, high-design spaces. Their interiors favor a quiet beauty, based on simple shapes, asymmetrical details, and a fine patina.